Description
A delicious and easy baked Parmesan garlic chicken recipe featuring juicy boneless skinless chicken breasts coated with a flavorful mixture of mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and Italian seasoning, topped with crispy breadcrumbs and baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Sauce and Seasoning
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Topping
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Dry Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels to ensure the sauce adheres properly.
- Mix Sauce: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper until well blended.
- Coat Chicken: Spread the prepared mixture evenly over the top of each chicken breast, covering them completely.
- Add Topping: Sprinkle breadcrumbs evenly over the coated chicken breasts to add a crunchy texture.
- Bake: Place the chicken breasts in the baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the tops are golden brown.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the chicken from the oven and garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving for a fresh burst of flavor.
Notes
- For a lighter alternative, substitute plain Greek yogurt for mayonnaise to reduce calories and fat.
- This chicken pairs wonderfully with roasted vegetables, pasta dishes, or a crisp green salad for a well-rounded meal.
- To keep this recipe gluten-free, use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
